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HelpTest ID FPANC Pancreatic Elastase Stool
Method Name
ELISA
Reporting Name
Pancreatic Elastase in StoolSpecimen Type
FecalCollect 1 gm random formed stool, ship frozen.
Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Note: 1) Pancreatic enzyme supplementation therapy should be discontinued prior to sample collection.
2) A watery, diarrheal stool is not recommended for this test as some dilutions during the assay may give lower E1 concentrations than are actually present.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 gm
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fecal | Frozen (preferred) | 365 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 5 days |
Clinical Information
This assay allows the diagnosis or exclusion of pancreatic exocrine
insufficiency, which can be caused by chronic pancreatitis, cystic
fibrosis, pancreatic tumor, cholelithiasis or diabetes mellitus.
Reference Values
>200 ug Elastase/g stool = Normal
100 to 200 ug Elastase/g stool = Moderate to slight exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
<100 ug Elastase/g stool = Severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Day(s) Performed
Set up 1 time per week
Report Available
1 dayPerforming Laboratory
Joli Diagnostics, Inc.CPT Code Information
82656